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WM09 EJE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 EJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 115,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,903 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

park brake has long travel

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,682 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

t.p.m.s. tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,139 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing on edges[ lip] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing on edges [lip] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,562 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/r inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,also both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general component corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,567 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,795 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,393 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake warning lamp illuminated,all pads and fluid level correct

traction control remains illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,246 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,560 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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WM09 EJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM09 EJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM09 EJE registered?

WM09 EJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is WM09 EJE safe to buy?

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